Showing posts with label Ivory Music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ivory Music. Show all posts

April 17, 2020

Tunog Bago sa Tunog Kalye


When everything seems bleak and uncertain in our enhanced community quarantined-home front, there are two things that continue to shine: the Filipino spirit and music. And these two are what anchors the latest collaboration between Wave 89.1 and Ivory Music & Video. Two well known names in the radio broadcast and music industry, through the revitalized program Tunog Kalye, aim to discover new talents and help them carry their music to the next level, both in radio and digital platforms. 

Tunog Bago sa Tunog Kalye is open to Filipino songwriters anywhere in the world, who are 18 years of age or older on the date of song submission. Minors who are interested to join will be required to obtain and submit written permission from the parents or legal guardian to participate. 



Songs can be of any music genre and must have both lyrics and music when submitted. Entries must be original, unpublished or self-published, that have been written or co-written by the participants with the copyright and authority to submit and perform the composition to Tunog Kalye. An unpublished song is defined as being recorded and self-released by the participant and/or not co-published by a commercially active music publisher. Co-writers are subject to the same eligibility criteria.

Each song must have lyrics and should be in WAV form. Entries must be accompanied by a song artwork (1440x1440 JPEG format) and must include complete information and links to their social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, including YouTube channel link if applicable.

Interested independent bands, duo or solo acts can submit songs and lyrics with their complete information to tunogkalyeofficial@gmail.com. Chosen songs will be distributed and published by Ivory Music & Video on more than 200 digital stores worldwide.





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December 1, 2017

Maja Salvador And Thai Popstar Tor Saksit Collaboration For New Single


BEC-TERO Music Thailand and Ivory Music and Video team up in bringing Asia the newest and boldest musical collaboration to hit the musical scene! Philippines’ very own Dance Princess Maja Salvador and Thailand’s most adored pop singer and pianist Tor Saksit join forces in their newest single “Falling Into You”.

With her successful teleserye on the side, Wildflower actress Maja is surely on a roll as she dives in one of the biggest milestones in her career. Last September, Maja flew all the way to Bangkok, Thailand to meet and record the single with Thai heartthrob Tor. As if a duo waiting to be matched, coincidentally, this is Maja’s first time to collaborate with a foreign artist, and it is Tor’s first time as well to record an English single. Now, musical award winner Tor is in the Philippines for the promo and music video shoot.

While this dream partnership is a lot of firsts for both Maja and Tor, their passion and love for singing has always been a common ground. The single was recorded in Thailand’s finest and state of the art Karma Studios in Bang Saray, south of Pattaya. Victor Lau, a well-known musical producer and composer from Taiwan who have worked with Meteor Garden’s Vaness Wu, Cyndi Wang, and more, produced Maja and Tor’s most awaited single.

Penned by Tor himself and other composers, the song will highlight Tor’s smooth, swooning piano playing skills and vocals, complemented by her MAJAsty’s sultry, emotion-filled delivery.

To be released globally on February 2018, “Falling Into You” will capture the hearts not just of Filipino and Thai fans, but every love-driven music lovers all around Asia and the world.

February 8, 2015

Marlisa Live In Manila!


MARLISA: A BREAKTHROUGH

Marlisa, (born Marlisa Ann Punzalan) is a breakthrough not only because of the reason you're thinking–that she's of Filipino descent. She has gone to break records in Australia, origin talk aside.

Jumpstarting her music career pre-X Factor, Marlisa immersed herself in the live music scene by joining competitions starting at age 9, earning her first win at Sydney Eisteddfod Performing Arts Challenge in 2009, and 3 more gold medals in 2013. At age 12, she has already done a solo concert at a live music venue at Sydney, The Basement, with the show dubbed as "Marlisa and Friends" with a setlist of cover songs. Deeply engaged to her roots, she had also been tagging along the Australian leg of concerts of Pinoy acts such as Sharon Cuneta, Jose Mari Chan and Aegis.

But what catapulted Marlisa's name into brighter limelight is that at only 15, she has wowed the judges of The X Factor Australia, garnering all four yeses upon audition. Marlisa eventually won the season's round of competition, becoming the first champion from the show's Under 25 category and ultimately the youngest winner of the entire series. With the aforementioned under her belt, she immediately signed a recording deal with Sony Music Australia. Tied in as the winner's single of the 6th season of The X Factor Australia, Marlisa recorded "Stand By You", written by Australia's premiere songwriters DNA Songs (Anthony Egizii and David Musumeci), serving as her music career's pilot single which debuted at number 2 on the ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association) charts only 3 days after release, just behind Ed Sheeran's "Thinking Out Loud" and running ahead The Veronicas' "You Ruin Me" and Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off".A close race, as "Thinking Out Loud" tallied 29,157 copies sold while "Stand By You", with only half-a-week's worth of sales during the eligibility week, garnered an impressive 27,666.Eventually, the single nabbed a platinum certification for sales tallying more than 70,000 copies sold.

With the help of the song's inspirational message and Marlisa's very own vocal prowess, "Stand By You" paved the way to international mark when it also charted on New Zealand, Singapore and neighboring territories including the Philippines. Her self-titled debut album had also been released shortly afterwards, featuring the said single plus 10 re-recordings of her performances during the course of The X Factor, debuting at number 6 on the ARIA albums chart. Amazed by the performance of her records on charts, Marlisa gave thanks to her supporters: "Thanks to all as well, my album is doing very well at No. 2 on both the Australian artist singles chart and Australian artist albums chart!! Also no. 6 on the ARIA albums chart!! So happy you love my album."

Track list of the debut album, MARLISA:

1. Stand By You

2. Yesterday

3. All By Myself

4. Hopelessly Devoted To You

5. Let It Go

6. Nothing Else Matters

7. Try

8. Titanium

9. Somewhere Over The Rainbow

10. Girl On Fire

11. Impossible

MARLISA is now available in all record stores featuring the lead winner's single "Stand By You"! Get it on digital through iTunes via hyperurl.co/MarlisaSelfTitled or through Spinnr.ph!


MARLISA LIVE IN MANILA!

With a promising international career, Marlisa gives back to her roots with a strong sense of eagerness for MARLISA Philippine PromoTour this February. The 15-year-old will be visiting the country with 3 days' worth of itinerary, touring the Metro to promote her music:


• February 13 (Fri.) / 2 PM: Lucky Chinatown Atrium

• February 13 (Fri.) / 7 PM: Eastwood Mall Open Park

• February 14 (Sat.) / 7 PM: Venice Piazza at McKinley Hill


By the 15th, Marlisa will be meeting with media for some performances and interviews, allowing her local fans to get to know more of her and her music.

A busy life but a very exciting feat for a young girl, Marlisa and her sound are definitely ready to take over.

MARLISA Philippine Promo Tour is brought to you by Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, Eastwood Mall, Lucky Chinatown, Venice Piazza at McKinley Hill.

Follow Ivory Music & Video on Facebook for updates on your favourite artists including Marlisa at https://www.facebook.com/ivorymusicandvideophilippines

January 21, 2015

GRAMMY 2015 Nominees : Commercial and Critical Success

Bound to prove commercial and critical success can intertwine as the two stood side by side on the year 2014, the newest in the GRAMMY Nominees album series comes out this year featuring the most significant acts in music in the past year. "The exceptional mix of recordings featured on this year's compilation not only represent a roster of incredibly talented artists but also provides a unique playlist showcasing some of this year's outstanding GRAMMY nominees. It is fitting that our 21st instalment album contains 21 exciting selections which music fans are sure to enjoy," Neil Portnow, the President/CEO of The Recording Academy, expressed.


The GRAMMY 2015 Nominees album is sure to deliver the same, if not more, of the mojos that the previous ones in the decade have as instant classics emblazon the compilation’s tracklist–all of which have their eyes on only the top Grammy categories, anticipating their golden gramophones on the 8th of February later this year.


THE TRACKS

Vying for top Grammys are certified hits such as Taylor Swift’s pop cross-over “Shake It Off”, Iggy Azalea with “Fancy” featuring Charli XCX, body anthem “All About That Bass” from Meghan Trainor, and “Chandelier” by Sia, all of which are contending for the most-coveted Record of the Year award. Sam Smith, perhaps the most notable as he has the most nominations in the compilation, is also going for the same award and a few more with the Darkchild version of “Stay With Me” for Album Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best Pop Solo Performance and Best Pop Vocal Album.

Lead songs from outstanding albums released last year provide greater variety for GRAMMY 2015 Nominees such as Ed Sheeran’s “Sing” (from X), Pharrell Williams’ “Come Get It Bae” (from Girl), Beck’s “Blue Moon” (from Morning Phase) and Beyoncé’s “Drunk In Love” featuring Jay Z from(from Beyoncé) all numbering in the Album of the Year category, as well as Ariana Grande & Iggy Azalea’s “Problem” (from My Everything), Katy Perry & Juicy J’s “Dark Horse” (from Prism), Coldplay’s “A Sky Full of Stars” (from Ghost Stories Live 2014), and Miley Cyrus’s “Wrecking Ball” (from Bangerz) in the Best Pop Vocal Album category.

More of the album’s highlights that add up to the eligibility year’s range in recognition include “All Of Me” by John Legend and the live version of “Happy” by Pharrell Williams camping on the Best Pop Solo Performance and “Take Me To Church” by Hozier from the Song of the Year category.

GRAMMY 2015 Nominees also packs in the year’s best country performances with 5 tracks performed by the biggest names in the Best Country Duo or Group Performance category including Keith Urban & Eric Church’s “Raise ‘Em Up”, The Band Perry’s “Gentle On My Mind”, Tim McGraw & Faith Hill’s “Meanwhile Back At Mama’s”, Miranda Lambert & Carrie Underwood’s “Somethin’ Bad” and Little Big Town’s “Day Drinking”.

Witnessing a vast change in the production and consumption of music since the turn of the decade and going halfway to a new one, the GRAMMY 2015 Nominees album takes its spot in the series and proves yet again that lucrative commercial reception can equate to critical acclaim, as justified by the chart-blazers which, at this point (pre-ceremonies, pre-red carpet, pre-awarding) already have the nods of the authorities in the world’s most influential industry.

2015 GRAMMY Nominees Tracklist

“Shake It Off” – Taylor Swift 

“Fancy” – Iggy Azalea feat. Charli XCX 

“Sing” – Ed Sheeran 

“Problem” – Ariana Grande feat. Iggy Azalea 

“All About That Bass” – Meghan Trainor 

“Dark Horse” – Katy Perry feat. Juicy J 

“A Sky Full of Stars” - Coldplay 

“Wrecking Ball” – Miley Cyrus 

“Chandelier” - Sia 

“All of Me” – John Legend 

“Take Me to Church” - Hozier 

“Drunk in Love” - Beyoncé 

“Come Get It Bae” – Pharrell Williams 

“Stay with Me” – Sam Smith 

“Blue Moon” - Beck 

“Raise 'Em Up” – Keith Urban & Eric Church 

“Gentle On My Mind” – The Band Perry 

“Meanwhile Back At Mama's” – Tim McGraw & Faith Hill 

“Somethin' Bad” – Miranda Lambert & Carrie Underwood 

“Day Drinking” – Little Big Town 

“Happy” – Pharrell Williams 


The GRAMMY 2015 Nominees will be available this 31st January in major record stores, distributed locally by Ivory Music & Video (exclusive licensee and distributor of Sony Music products in the Philippines).

Keep yourself updated with the hottest and freshest releases, plus only the most relevant news on your favorite artists by visiting IVORY Music & Video’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ivorymusicandvideophilippines.

January 7, 2015

So Fresh, The Best of 2014


2014: A YEAR OF FRESH HITS

Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music joined forces to cook up the year’s freshest hits compilation release so aptly entitled So Fresh, The Best of 2014, clamping up 20 big-shot songs including Billboard Hot 100 #1s such as Miley Cyrus, Meghan Trainor, John Legend, Pharrell Williams and MAGIC! Now it couldn’t get any fresher than that!

Running for more than 70 minutes, the CD packs in 20 speaker juices including new-world hotness anthem “All About That Bass” from 2014 breakthrough artist Meghan Trainor, as well as girl-power collaborations “Problem” by Ariana Grande feat. Iggy Azalea, “Black Widow” by Iggy Azalea feat. Rita Ora, and the Jessie J- Ariana Grande-Nicki Minaj airwave buster “Bang Bang”. Numbering in more of the dance floor hits, it also features tracks from DJs Calvin Harris with “Summer” and Avicii with EDM-country crossover “Hey Brother”, plus certified dance tracks “Wild Wild Love” (Pitbull feat. G.R.L.), “Do What U Want” (Lady Gaga feat. R. Kelly) and “This Is How We Do” (Katy Perry).

Male musers won’t get disappointed as bands like MAGIC! reel in household staple “Rude” and Maroon 5 with “Maps”. Pop prince Justin Timberlake is also featured with “Not A Bad Thing”, and newcomer Sam Smith with “I’m Not The Only One” from his first album that came out this year. Boybands are also in line as “Story Of My Life” by One Direction and “She Looks So Perfect” by 5 Seconds of Summer are counted on the track list.

So Fresh throws down every now and then too with slow tunes spread all throughout: the overtly heated “Wrecking Ball” by Miley Cyrus, the comeback classic of John Legend “All of Me”, and Begin Again movie theme “Lost Stars” by Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine.

Instant classics such as “Happy (from Despicable Me 2)” by Pharrell Williams and “Love Never Felt So Good”, a posthumous virtual duet by pop legend Michael Jackson with Justin Timberlake, raise the bar for other concurrent various artist releases.

By and large, the bravado of So Fresh is in its qualitative AND quantitative collection. This 20-track assembly is massive enough to stir up anticipation on what could be a really, really good year ahead in music...and what could be a very, very good compilation franchise.

The complete and sequential tracklist of So Fresh:

1. Meghan Trainor – “All About That Bass” (Clean Version)

2. Maroon 5 – “Maps”

3. Pharrell Williams – “Happy (from Despicable Me 2)”

4. Ariana Grande feat. Iggy Azalea – “Problem”

5. MAGIC! – “Rude”

6. Jessie J feat. Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj – “Bang Bang”

7. Calvin Harris – “Summer”

8. Avicii – “Hey Brother”

9. Pitbull feat. G.R.L. – “Wild Wild Love”

10. Iggy Azalea feat. Rita Ora – “Black Widow” (Clean Edit)

11. Miley Cyrus – “Wrecking Ball” (Clean Version)

12. Sam Smith – “I’m Not The Only One” (Radio Edit)

13. Justin Timberlake – “Not A Bad Thing” (Clean Version)

14. Katy Perry – “This Is How We Do”

15. Michael Jackson feat. Justin Timberlake – “Love Never Felt So Good”

16. Lady Gaga feat. R Kelly – “Do What U Want” (Edited)

17. One Direction – “Story of My Life”

18. 5 Seconds of Summer – “She Looks So Perfect”

19. John Legend – “All Of Me”

20. Adam Levine – “Lost Stars” (Album Version)

So Fresh is available in major record stores nationwide starting last December 2014, under Ivory Music & Video. Get two bonus tracks when you get it on digital! 

Additional tracks “Turn Down For That” by DJ Snake & Lil Jon and “Love Runs Out” by One Republic come with downloads of the album off iTunes.

Visit IVORY Music & Video’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ivorymusicandvideophilippines for the latest news and updates on your favorite local and international artists!

December 23, 2014

Million Views Club


Gone are the days when word on what’s hot in entertainment springs only from what critics have to say. Bankability, after all, roots from the appreciation of the public, and the public has long blasted towards a world where a single “like”, “thumbs up” or “star” can tip the scale. 

With YouTube re-establishing the very purpose of music videos, the artists of Ivory Music & Video gain the champagne life by garnering millions of views, giving a bird’s eye perspective of OPM’s finest today. It’s a highly exquisite circle of new-breed talents.

Leading the pack is rapper Abra with a whopping 40 million+ views on official YouTube channels carrying his name. Possessing unparalleled lyrical flair in early years of age and career, the music video for “Gayuma”, featuring Thyro and Jeriko Aguilar, has steadily surpassed the 30-million mark. “Ilusyon” managed to front on critical and commercial reception as, apart from amassing more than 4 million views, the music video gained recognition at the 27th Awit Awards, winning Best Music Video on top of fully-established contenders such as Yeng Constantino, Sandwich and Gloc-9. And since in the camp of young tongue-twisters he’s tagged as “the wordsmith”, Abra’s lyric videos embraced its fandom views with 5 million for “Abrakadabra” and 3 million for the Chito Miranda-assisted “Diwata”. The rest from Abra’s video catalogue are looking at following suit, too, as only a few months upon YouTube publishing, videos for “Cerebrus”, “Deadma”, and “Midas” are still running on replay. 

Charisma also plays a big part in crunching up the numbers, proven by Maja Salvador on her first recording venture, “Believe”, pieced together by Ivory Music & Video. More than a triple threat (a signed actress, dubbed as the Dance Princess, and vaulted her image on magazine covers), Maja gained bigger following when she stepped into the music limelight: non-fans loved her and fans loved her even more, and when “going for gold” wasn’t enough, the album sky-rocketed to Platinum certification. Be that as it may, it wasn’t much of a surprise, really–to begin with, Maja’s pilot music video “Dahan-dahan” tallied 5,973,100 views as this is being written, and is currently the most popular video on Ivory Music’s channel. Quite impressive for a track that’s only getting its feet wet. Follow-up “Halika Na”, with Abra lending his rapping power, is already checking beyond half a million.
JM De Guzman

JM De Guzman, too, needs no introduction. A pre-established appeal is a card on his stack, but unknown to many is a real vocal talent behind the pretty-boy face which he chose to play. Music is career 2.0 for JM, faring well on YouTube introspection: his cover of John Legend’s “All Of Me” and Itchyworm’s “Akin Ka Na Lang” are beyond 2,000,000 views. The remainder in his video archive never have less than a hundred thousand hits.

Besides these soloists, Silent Sanctuary’s also been making the million cut. The rockestra’s premiere record deal with Ivory Music & Video pitched them to be front-liners for the label. The album “Monodramatic” enjoyed continuous success with a huge part of thanks goes to the reverberation of their online presence. The original version of the music video for “Sa’Yo” garnered more than 2,300,000 views, and “Meron Nang Iba” yielded more than 1,100,000. Even the lyric video for “Bumalik Ka Na Sa Akin” is Ivory Music & Video’s 5th most popular video at 1,134, 011 views and the official clip for the same song is following suit at a close 800,000.

The same goes for Moonstar88 who has perfected the slice-of-Pinoy-life songwriting method. Going for alternative tunes friendly to the airwaves, the band’s accompanying music videos have been easy on the eyes that it’s no different from sneaking a peek on someone’s diary. This vivid retelling of very specific life moments is, perhaps, the reason for “Gilid” and “Ligaw” earning not less than 1,100,000 music video views on YouTube.

If view count is the trend, then Ivory Music & Video’s doing a pretty good job creating trendsetters. Online content reveals real-time bearing on commercial relevance, and at a time when fanhood is crucially a musician’s wealth, it’s safe to lay claim that the label is benefitting from the rich rewards of its knack for developing talent on both sides of the camera, and meeting the wants of the audience, if not redefining it. With the goal of keeping every release perfectly in tune with our times, soul is practically breathed into production.

Critical accolades are still a driving force for success, yes, but the sweeter nod still rests on real audience feedback.

A click (or a tap) will, as they say, make or break.

See the numbers rise higher by subscribing to Ivory Music & Video’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/IvoryMusicVideoPH, and follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ivorymusicandvideophilippines for updates on your favourite OPM and international artists!

By: Riley Bardos

Maja Salvador’s debut album “Believe” went for the Gold, then for the Platinum


Maja Salvador’s debut album “Believe” signifies more than an exhibition of her singing abilities, one of her many talents. It has proven once again that this girl’s formula for success pans out the way she intends to: dream hard...then work hard for it to come true. “Napatunayan ko na hindi mahirap mangarap. Kapitan mo lang ang pangarap mo. Huwag mong pakawalan.”

It was an inspiring feat for Maja when “Believe” reached 7,500 in sales figures and had been certified Gold by the Philippine Association of the Recording Industry (PARI) last June 5th. It was quite an overwhelming triumph for a young woman testing the waters of a different industry. With her diligent willingness to leave a mark on music and a charismatic hold on a fanbase that never seem to thin out, things that took place after this Gold certification fell beyond the reach of the word “success”.

Numbering in the accolades of “Believe” is the Philippine Movie Press Club awarding the album as the Dance Album of the Year at the 6th PMPC Star Awards For Music, with another nomination for Maja for the New Female Recording Artist Of the Year award. It also pioneered the bar-raising “mastered for iTunes” hallmark for the entire OPM industry. “Dahan-dahan”, the flagship single for the album claimed the nod of OPM buffs as it charted atop national radio and music TV channel charts, and scored almost 6 million views for its music video on YouTube.

The end of the “Believe” era is still not in sight though.

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With a sprawling spread of recognition under her belt, “Believe” hits it even bigger with Maja tirelessly touring the country to promote the record and eventually, the countless hours of boosting the acquaintance of the public with the new sound that is Maja, paid off. Only 6 months after receiving

the Gold award from PARI, “Believe” called for a crown change to a Platinum certification, selling over massive 15,000 copies. The plaques were handed to a surprised and teary-eyed Maja on ABS-CBN’s ASAP show last Sunday, December 14.

OPM’s kudos to Maja’s musical work is truly significant, but the belief that she can take over this industry too as regarded by her fans, both newfound ones and those who have grown with her from the early beginnings of her career, is the highlight on Maja’s impressive resumé so

far. Though some “critics” bomb her vocal ability as half-baked at best, Maja knew better: she can sing, and right now that’s what she wants to do. Unlike most of her contemporaries, it wasn’t her intention to follow the regrettable practice of merely creating a 30-minute ad for a celebrity brand. In creating “Believe”, singing and creating a real record was her primary concern. At the very same time she can dance, she can act, she can model. She can relate to the audience. She knows how to envelop herself in the uniqueness of her skillset. From where we're all standing, Maja's got it pretty good at entertaining overall.

More than the efforts she has given to complete and promote the album, Maja only has one last advice: “Just BELIEVE!”

Follow Ivory Music & Video on Facebook for updates on your favorite OPM artists including Maja at https://www.facebook.com/ivorymusicandvideophilippines

May 20, 2014

BREAKING NEWS!!! ONE DIRECTION LIVE IN MANILA !



1D Family, the long wait is over!

For the very first time in the Philippines, the international pop sensation will make teenage dreams come true with the ONE DIRECTION ON THE ROAD AGAIN TOUR 2015 at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds on March 21, 2015. 

Get ready to sing to your heart’s content and swoon over the world’s biggest band, One Direction, as they gear up for an epic stadium tour in Australia and Asia including the Philippines in 2015!

The English-Irish boy band has been crooning chart-topping hits to rapturous fans in sold-out concerts from all over the world. Last year, One Direction released their record-breaking third album, Midnight Memories, which saw them named as the IFPI’s Global Artist of 2013 for becoming the best-selling musical act in the world. They even made music history in America, as they became the first ever band to have their first three albums debut at No.1 in the US Billboard Chart.
Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik are set to visit a multitude of cities and countries for the first time, including a leg of the tour in South Africa and the UAE. They have just completed the first leg of their massive, sold-out Where We Are stadium tour, where the boys garnered an overwhelmingly enthusiastic reception from their fans in South America. The UK and Ireland leg kicks off at Dublin’s Croke Park on the May 23, before moving to Europe and the USA throughout the rest of 2014.

Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a part of the country’s biggest music event for 2015! Be sure to head on over to a special Launch Event at the Mall of Asia Arena on May 23, 2014 from 8 AM onwards to be one of the first to purchase tickets at these prices: 

VIP/Hot Ticket Package – P17,000
Diamond- P14,000; Titanium- P7,000
Gold - P3,500
Silver - P2,000
General Admission – P1,000

Additional E-Plus Tap to Pay and SM Ticket charges apply.

Watch out for the launch of the VIP/Hot Ticket Package which includes the ticket, a 1D wristwatch with pouch, a laminate card, and lanyard. 

Ticket buyers will also get a commemorative E-Plus Tap to Pay card exclusive to this concert and an option to personalize their tickets to this event!

For those who cannot attend the Launch event, tickets start selling at 2 PM in all SM Ticket outlets on the same day. Please call SM Tickets at 470-2222 or log on to www.smtickets.com

ONE DIRECTION ON THE ROAD AGAIN TOUR 2015 at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds is brought to you by the country’s top promoters MMILIVE, Ovation Productions, Futuretainment and other notable partners as they come together to bring you this much awaited event! 

For sponsorship opportunities, please call (02) 846-1933 and (02) 571-8568. 

For more information, visit mmilive.com and ovationproductionsmanila.com.

One Direction’s new album “Midnight Memories” is available in major record stores nationwide! Also available for download on iTunes and Spinnr!

Be updated with your favorite local and international artists! 

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April 12, 2014

Maja Salvador Releases New Album “Believe”

The "Dance Princess", Kapamilya star and actress Maja Salvador is now a singer. It was December 2013 when Maja signed a recording contract with Ivory Music & Video. After months of excitement and anticipation, the actress-turned-singer unleashes her talent in singing with her debut album BELIEVE!

Produced by award-winning arranger and producer, Jonathan Ong, the album features 8 tracks including her first single “Dahan-Dahan” and the sure-to-be hit collaboration with hip-hop star Abra called “Halikana”. Maja Salvador also awakens the songwriter in her as she co-writes a track called “Buong Gabi” featuring Project Pinas. 

It was not a long time ago when Kapamilya star, Maja Salvador, appeared on Gandang Gabi Vice and shared that she’s serious about pursuing singing as a career, “Gusto ko na, kaya nga ako nag-tour kasi 10 years na ako sa business.” She even shared that she was taking voice lessons from Annie Quintos of The Company.

“Gusto ko i-share sa kanila [sa fans] na meron akong bagong minamahal, which is yung pag-kanta. Sobrang swerte lang na may nakarinig ng boses ko from Ivory Music na yun nga, willing silang gumawa ng album ko.”

"Gusto ko ma-prove na singer din ako, na kaya kong kumanta. Parang ‘si Maja, hindi lang sya umaarte, hindi lang sya sumasayaw, pero kaya din niyang ibigay lahat sa music, sa paggawa ng isang kanta’.

Produced by award-winning arranger and producer, Jonathan Ong, the album features 8 tracks including her first single “Dahan-Dahan” and the sure-to-be hit collaboration with hip-hop star Abra called “Halikana”. Maja Salvador also awakens the songwriter in her as she co-writes a track called “Buong Gabi” featuring Project Pinas. 

The “Dance Princess” shared that this album is a dream come true for her as not everyone is given the chance to have a record deal, “Hindi lahat sumusugal na bigyan ng album ang isang artista so I’m very thankful. Sobrang naa-amaze ako sa nangyayari sa akin today.” 

She admitted that the recording process wasn’t an easy ride for her since it’s a first-time endeavor to record a music album, but all was well with the help of the engineers at Sonic State Studios. “Parang nung umpisa, hindi ko alam kung tama ba yung ginagawa ko kasi first time ko mag-record ng kanta [at] first time ko gumawa ng album pero nahanap ko rin yung placement ng voice ko,” she confesses.

Surreal would be the best word to explain her feeling when she heard her first single “Dahan Dahan” on the radio, “Nung una ko siyang narinig sa radyo, nakatulala lang ako kasi parang hindi parin ako makapaniwala.” In fact, her first single hit the radio airwaves and music charts by storm. After its first week of airing, “Dahan-Dahan” reached as high as #1 on the radio charts including MOR Dagupan. It’s also one of the top-selling songs on iTunes and her song landed on the top spot along with foreign artists since its release on March 6, 2014.

Maja is just beyond grateful to be enjoying the blessings coming her way, “Grabe na yung nangyayari sakin ngayon, yung mga blessings na dumating talaga na parang dun lang ako nagising talaga nung narinig ko na siya sa radyo na eto na, totoo talaga na meron na akong album.

TRACKLISTING: 

KILIG

HALIKANA (feat. Abra) 

WALA NA BANG PAG-IBIG 

DAHAN-DAHAN 

URONG-SULONG 

BUONG GABI (feat. Project Pinas) 

BONUS TRACKS: 

KILIG (MINUS-ONE) 
DAHAN-DAHAN (MINUS-ONE) 

“Believe” album, under Ivory Music & Video, is now available in major record stores for only P200.00! Also available on iTunes at http://smarturl.it/MajaiTunes and Spinnr.ph. 

Maja Salvador would like to thank her sponsors: Ivana by Tupperware, Coby, Petit Monde, SPINNR.ph and LINE Messenger. Special thanks to PGA Cars, Sir Boy’s Food Republique, Sun Cellular, GSM Blue and My Dentist.

Catch Maja Salvador LIVE on these dates: Maja Believe Album Tour 2014

April 26 SM Marilao

May 15 Talavera Gym, Nueva Ecija

May 17 SM Marikina

June 7 SM Tarlac

June 14 SM Lipa

June 28 NCCC Mall Puerto Princesa City Palawan

July 5 SM Sucat

July 12 NCCC Mall Tagum 

July 13 SM Taytay

August 2 SM Sta Mesa

August 9 SM Calamba

August 16 Kadayawan Event, NCCC Mall Davao

September 13 SM Rosales

September 20 SM Pampanga 

September 28 SM Dasmariñas

Be updated with your favorite local and international artists! Visit Ivory Music & Video’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ivorymusicandvideophilippines.

March 5, 2014

ABRA's self-titled debut album released


“Mambulabog ng mga isip, to inspire, and to change the world one step at a time.”

Raymond Abracosa a.k.a ABRA, finally releases his first solo album under Artifice Records and Ivory Music & Video.

Dubbed the “Makatang Hibang” by his fans, Abra’s exceptional lyricism, extensive vocabulary, ingenious literary technique, speed and lucidity of delivery, and fiery stage presence made him a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.

His 4 nominations at the 2014 MYX Music Awards including Favorite Male Artist, Favorite Music Video, Favorite Urban Video and Favorite MYX Celebrity VJ would be a clear verification.

The “Gayuma” star is nothing but ecstatic with what’s happening with his career, most specially that the fruit of his hardwork is finally out, “Hindi kapani-paniwala [yung feeling]. Overjoyed, overwhelmed, and overflowing with excitement,” he says, adding “Kulit nga e, pagkahaba-haba na ng biyahe pero parang simula pa lang din. Maraming salamat ulit sa lahat ng tumulong, sumuporta, gumabay at nagduda.”

After months of waiting and anticipation, the album was released and features 14 tracks including star-studded collaborations with Chito Miranda of Parokya Ni Edgar, Arci Munoz of Philia, KZ Tandingan, Loonie, Ron Henley and LDP. 

“Magic. Isang malaking karangalan na makasama ang mga idol ko sa aking album,” he shares, adding “Isinasalaysay at inilalarawan ng album na ito yung mga nakikita, nararamdaman at naiisip ko.” 

Abra opted magic-related single titles but each with a theme of its own. “Yung ‘Gayuma’ [ay] pseudo-love song, yung ‘Ilusyon’ [ay] sociopolitical, yung ‘Bolang Kristal’ [ay] kakaibang kwento tungkol sa tatlong pinakakinaaadikan ng tao, yung ‘Diwata’ naman [ay]  tunay na love song, tapos yung ‘Cerberus’ [ay] epitome ng Pinoy rap yung datingan,” he narrates. “Kasama rin sa album yung Alab ng Puso, OST ng primetime teleseryeng Juan dela Cruz, Isang Jeep (Radio Version) at saka 3 LDP tracks. Meron pang booklet with artwork + lyrics + photos + Artifice ID. Sulit ang P280.”

From his heart to yours, Abra says “Maraming, maraming salamat sa walang sawa at ‘hibang’ klaseng suporta. Sana magustuhan niyo itong kauna-unahang magnum opus ko. Say p*kyu to piracy.”

His promise to CD buyers? “Kung wala kang nagustuhang kanta sa album, malamang hater ka lang. Promise.”

TRACKLISTING:

01.  PANIMULA                                                                          
02.  GAYUMA (feat. Thyro & Jeriko Aguilar)                                         
03.  BOLANG KRISTAL (feat. KZ Tandingan)                     
04.  PATALASTAS                                                                       
05.  ILUSYON / NOYSULI (feat. Arci Munoz of Philia)                                   
06.  DIWATA (feat. Chito Miranda of Parokya ni Edgar)                          
07.  PROPESIYA                                                                          
08.  CERBERUS (feat. Loonie & Ron Henley of Stickfiggas)                
09. PANGWAKAS (feat. Josef Amarra of Beatbox Philippines)

Bonus Tracks:
10.  ISANG JEEP
11.  ALAB NG PUSO (OST for “Juan dela Cruz”)
12.  WHEN THE BEAT DROPS - Lyrically Deranged Poets     
13.  PSYCHOPATHS ON THE LOOSE (2009) - Lyrically Deranged Poets
14.  HERE TO OWN IT 2 (feat. Quest) - Lyrically Deranged Poets

Abra’s debut album is now available in major record stores for only P280.00. Also available on iTunes at http://smarturl.it/AbraAlbum.


Be updated with your favorite local and international artists! Visit Ivory Music & Video’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ivorymusicandvideophilippines.

March 1, 2014

INTASTELLA BURST & FRED PERRY present WASHED OUT & BATHS LIVE IN MANILA!

Bringing live transmissions from the future of sound, this time straight from the US, INTASTELLA BURST together with FRED PERRY present WASHED OUT & BATHS live in Manila!

This will be held on MARCH 6, 2014 (THURSDAY) at THE ALPHA TENTS, 6/F, Alphaland Southgate Mall, 2258 Chino Roces Avenue corner EDSA, Makati City, Philippines.

+ Cebu-based experimental indie electronic duo KaapiN!

https://www.facebook.com/events/583811291707170/

TICKETS:

P2,000 - ADVANCE* P2,500 - REGULAR**

*ADVANCE TICKETS available from FEB. 12th until FEB. 21st ONLY! EMAIL info@intastellaburst.com TO BUY ADVANCE TICKETS!

**REGULAR TICKETS ON SALE NOW at the following FRED PERRY branches ONLY:

• Fred Perry Laurel, Greenbelt 5 Ground Floor, Greenbelt 5, Makati City

• Fred Perry Authentic, Power Plant Mall R1 Power Plant Mall, Makati City

• Fred Perry Authentic, Robinson's Magnolia Upper Ground Floor, Robinsons Magnolia, Quezon City

• Fred Perry Authentic, TriNoma M2 TriNoma, Quezon City

Washed Out, born Ernest Greene, is an American singer-songwriter, electronic musician and record producer from Perry, Georgia. His recordings have been described as "drowsy, distorted, dance pop-influenced tracks that brought to mind Neon Indian and Memory Tapes". Washed Out's style has been identified with the chillwave movement. In April 2011, he was signed to Sub Pop and his debut album, “Within and Without”, was released on July 12, 2011. The album peaked at 26th on the US Billboard 200 and 89th on the UK Albums Chart. His song "Feel It All Around" is featured in the opening sequence of the TV series Portlandia. Washed Out's second album “Paracosm” was released on August 13, 2013.

http://washedout.net/ https://www.facebook.com/washed.out 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9l2C27jP4Kw 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rbRwV0T0AQ 
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ttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htUU996TOHk 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnYGy-dSC4M

Baths, born Will Wiesenfeld, is an American electronic musician based in Los Angeles, California. The BBC's Mike Diver claims Baths' nearest musical soundalike is chillwave musician Toro Y Moi. Drowned in Sound noted Baths' use of "unorthodox" sounds layered in and around the electronics, in particular "clicking pens, vocal samples, rustling blankets and scissor snaps". British newspaper The Guardian's Paul Lester commented he was reminded of "J Dilla playing around with the Pavement and Prince catalogues" while listening to his music. Baths derives his name from his childhood memory of taking in art and music by dwelling on it in his bathtub, which he claims he was very fond of. Baths released the debut album “Cerulean” on Anticon in 2010. His second album, “Obsidian”, was released in May 2013.

http://www.bathsmusic.com/ 
https://www.facebook.com/bathsmusic 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtTpszuKXqA 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcIdpIUClfA 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkYnVE5jsAo

INTASTELLA BURST HK

http://intastellaburst.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/INTASTELLA-BURST-HK/168744196564800 https://twitter.com/IntastellaHK

Fred Perry Philippines http://www.fredperry.com/ 
https://www.facebook.com/fredperry.ph https://twitter.com/FredPerry_MNL

The Tents at Alphaland Southgate

http://www.thealphatents.com.ph/ https://www.facebook.com/alphalandtents
LIVE TRANSMISSIONS FROM THE FUTURE OF SOUND.

November 26, 2013

Pop, Hip-Hop and R&B Duo MKTO Live on December 14

Watch MKTO Live on December 14, 2013 (Sat.) at Eastwood Mall Open Park, 4pm and Venice Piazza at McKinley Hill, 7pm. 

It's a warm mid-summer day in sunny Southern California, and Malcolm Kelley, 20, and Tony Oller, 21, are indulging in lunch and banter outside of the Los Angeles studio where they record. Soon, they're playing tag with their manager's 3-year-old son, ping ponging to all corners of the studio. Initially, this time slot was allotted for an interview. 

The duo aren't dodging their scheduled sit down—now on hold for the last half hour—so much as they're just being themselves, reveling in their current circumstances. With their actions and music, Kelley and Oller enjoy themselves, and do it on their own terms. 

Recently signed to Columbia Records, the twosome offer a vibrant mix of pop, hip-hop and R&B, crafted in an undeniably organic way, which makes the music sound as fun to the listener as it was for the two to make--but there's an edge to it, too. It’s something that will be evident on their upcoming debut album, Role Models, as well as their lead single, “Thank You.”

“We're really happy with it,” says Houston-bred Oller of the single. “We’re still working on the rest of the album, but as of right now, I think we have most of what we're wanting to get across. We have ballads, really soft, ‘Someone Like You’ stuff. We have up tempo party songs. We're trying to do a lot of sounds.” And it’s not just the sounds, but also the content: The two discuss the ups and downs that go with adolescence and growing up, navigating a territory that anyone coming of age can find relatable.

“I think there's a lane for everything in music,” Oller continues. “If people like it, great, but if people don't, we made a record we're proud of.”

In addition to their sound, it’s this sort of comfort in their own skin that defines MKTO, and informs not just the content of their music, but also the origins of their name. “It's simple,” Oller says of the moniker, which not only represents their combined initials (Malcolm Kelley, Tony Oller), but something more. “It also stands for what our album kind of is: Misfit Kids and Total Outcasts—just like the kids we were in high school.”

“Whether we like it or not, some kids are still gonna look up to us, and if I can give them a good direction to go in, or be a positive factor, then I'll be that,” Kelley says proudly.

Both accomplished adolescent actors (Oller’s credits include starring in the Disney Series As The Bell Rings as well as the movie Beneath The Darkness, while Kelley had major roles on ABC’s hit Lost as well as in the film Antwone Fisher), the two first met while filming Gigantic, in 2010, in which they played best friends. It was there that they first bonded and realized their shared love of music.

“While acting, you got a lot of down time, so we would just crack open the computer and start making some music,” Kelley recalls. He had been rapping with his friends since he was in his early teens, but had finally found a companion to help pursue the passion seriously.

“We used Garage Band a lot on our Macs,” remembers Oller, who has played piano and sung since his adolescent years, and even appeared on Showtime at the Apollo and Star Search. “We didn't know at all how to record. We loved music for the simple pleasure of loving music. Not trying to do anything, just enjoy creating it.”

Before long, the savvy upstarts uploaded a handful of videos to YouTube, displaying the unique flavor they offered by rerecording other artists’ hits and giving them a fresh spin. With songs like “Made In America,” “Just The Way You Are,” and “Champion,” they’d post videos of themselves recording the cuts, with Oller’s vocals easily distinguishable from the original and Kelley’s rapped verses adding an otherwise unexpected but fitting twist.

In early 2012, MKTO signed to a new partnership between longtime musical collaborators Emanuel “Eman” Kiriakou and Evan “Kidd” Bogart. The two, who stumbled upon the guys’ video for “Champion” online, have been responsible for hits from Beyonce, Rihanna, Selena Gomez, Hot Chelle Rae, Sean Kingston, Jason Derulo and many more. MKTO felt that this formidable creative partnership was the perfect hit song breeding ground for their diverse song style.

Shortly after they initially linked up, the foursome headed to New York and took meetings with every major label, as MKTO wowed execs with their total package. In March, they signed with Columbia Records. “They showed us longevity in their artists,” Kelley compliments.

“When we worked on Gigantic, we always talked about what it would be like to do a show,” Oller reflects. “We had songs that we did and we'd sit in our trailers and have the mirror up and be like, ‘Dude, what if we f****in' walked out on stage and everyone started screaming?’ Everything we hoped for—three years laters, here we are. It's really just a dream come true for us.”

Watch MKTO Live on December 14, 2013 (Sat.) at Eastwood Mall Open Park, 4pm and Venice Piazza at McKinley Hill, 7pm. 

This is presented to you by Megaworld, Ivory Music & Video and Sony Music.

November 21, 2013

1D DAY -to be broadcast on YouTube & Google+ on November 23

‘1D Day is all about giving back to our amazing fans for supporting us for the past three years. When we suggested it we never thought anyone would let us loose LIVE all day – we cannot wait!' - - Liam 

Global superstars One Direction today announce further details of their unprecedented and unique worldwide event, ‘1D Day', which is marking the release of their new album ‘Midnight Memories’.

'1D Day' will give people from every corner of the globe a unique opportunity to enter into One Direction’s world, through a seven-hour live broadcast with the band this Saturday 23rd November between 7pm – 2am (GMT).

1D Day will be broadcast on YouTube & Google+, so One Direction fans around the world can watch live at the same time. The broadcast will include behind the scenes footage, exclusive plays of tracks from their new album 'Midnight Memories', Guinness World record attempts, and amazing special guests including Robbie Williams, Celine Dion, Simon Cowell, Piers Morgan, The Muppets and many more.

The official 1D Day promo video gives a flavour of what you can expect: http://youtu.be/aMlD-UXWWXQ

1D Day will also broadcast live into Doctor Who Live: The Afterparty on BBC3. The show will feature a host of previous Doctors and their time-travelling companions. 

Fans who have taken part in 1D Day challenges over the past few weeks will have the chance to spot their work on screen and people will be able to join in the fun in a variety of ways; using the hashtag #1DDayLive, swiping the screen to get rewards with the Zappar app and play along with the official 1D Day quiz. 

The ultimate reward for fans from around the world is getting the opportunity to hangout with the guys and participate live in the stream. The band will be surprising fans by dropping into their Google+ Hangout parties and chatting live face-to-face in a special feature called One Big Drop In. 

For further information on how to hangout with the guys click here www.google.com/+onedirection

One Direction have recently finished a worldwide tour, and are releasing their hugely anticipated third studio album ‘Midnight Memories’ on the 25th November. The band have also announced a worldwide stadium tour for 2014.

1D Day can be viewed in all countries You Tube is live in at: 

November 8, 2013

Hostess Entertainment Unlimited partners with Ivory Music & Video

Originating in Japan, the leading pan-Asian independent music company Hostess Entertainment (Hostess) has upped its game in the Philippines, focusing its pan-Asian operations in Singapore headed up by new Label Manager Nikki Mahmood-Chee and simultaneously beginning a progressive partnership locally with Ivory Music & Video, the exclusive licensee and distributor of Sony Music in the Philippines.

Formed in 2000 in Tokyo, Hostess has quietly grown over the years that followed to be the largest western music label beneath the majors, and since 2011 has been gradually developing its operations across the Asian continent. With a next generation business model that focuses on artists and fans, and the engagement between the 2, Hostess has built a unique reputation as the home of the very best artists and labels from around the world for Japan and Asia. 

From it’s representation of leading labels such as XL, 4AD, Domino, Jagjaguwar / Secretly Canadian, Merge, PIAS, Rough Trade and Matador, handling artists the calibre of Adele, The National, Arctic Monkeys, Franz Ferdinand, Bon Iver, 2ManyDJs/Soulwax, Mogwai, Belle & Sebastian and Queens of the Stone Age, to it’s pioneering artist direct relationships that see the likes of Radiohead, Beck, Sonic Youth, Atoms for Peace, Four Tet, Travis and Bloc Party release region-wide via Hostess, it is a brand synonymous with quality control and the very best in new music.

The new partnership with Ivory Music kicks off with the recently released Travis album "Where You Stand", and follows that up quickly with releases from the likes of Four Tet, DARKSIDE whilst also making available many of the finest recent albums by the likes of The National, Vampire Weekend, Atoms for Peace, Savages, Kurt Vile, Daughter, Youth Lagoon, Sigur Ros, The xx and many many more.

It is anticipated that the unique live series "Hostess Club Weekender" which for the past 2 years has become a permanent and hugely popular fixture in the Japanese live calendar, presenting a smorgasbord of Hostess artists every 4 months will, as part of the gradual regional expansion, land in the Philippines next year as well. The series, which presents artists big and small, in a refreshingly simple music-heavy format has been quietly growing into countries outside Japan over the past year and with previous HCW programs featuring artists of the calibre of Vampire Weekend, Dirty Projectors, Travis, Bloc Party, Hot Chip, Spiritualized, Dinosaur Jr as well as introducing the likes of Toro Y Moi, Youth Lagoon, Anna Calvi, Deap Valley, Villagers, Fidlar and Perfume Genius to Asian fans for the first time, it plays a crucial role in the process of connecting fans to the music.

"I’m very happy we’ve been able to upgrade both our own presence in Asia with Nikki’s experience, knowledge and overall right vibe the perfect way forward for us in the region, whilst also upgrading our local partnership to Ivory Music. Steven has a great team around him and an unrivalled track record in the Philippine music business as an innovative and positive force that can only help Hostess deliver on its commitment to bring artists and fans closer together in the country. As fans of the very artists and music we present, everyone involved in this process really understands what we need to do, and I’m very excited to see how far we can go." Andrew Lazonby, Hostess Founder & CEO

"As we all know, music has been an integral part of the Filipino culture and we, at Ivory Music & Video, have been witness to it. We are more than excited to work with Hostess in delivering an extraordinary music experience to their Filipino fans.” Steven L. Tan, Ivory Music & Video President

"I'm thrilled to be part of the Hostess team after being a fan for such a long time, and can't wait to get stuck in the process of introducing as well as connecting music fans to our artists and their music!" Nikki Mahmood-Chee, Hostess Label Manager, Asia

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